The priest in his parish is forever being faced with questions and dilemmas which, very often, require quite an amount of research to respond to. There are numerous documents, from Rome and from other sources, details of Canon Law and developments in theology and pastoral practice to be taken into account. The directory is designed specifically to make the process simpler and the sources easier to find and consult, as the priest exercises his pastoral responsibilities. It is a useful reference work for the priest, and of help and guidance to laity and religious as well. Some of the details in the directory are specific to the Diocese of Ossory, and these are highlighted so that priests from other dioceses can check their relevance in their particular circumstances. However, the bulk of the book is universal. Arranged in 13 chapters, the emphasis is on assisting the priest in reaching his own pastoral decisions.